Public Realm Project Experience

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Group Directors and Senior Management Team

Andy Radcliffe Group Chief Executive Officer

John Davies Group Chief Operating Officer

William Stobbs HSEQ Director

Gareth Davies Procurement Director

Steve Wilkie Regional Managing Director NE and Cumbria

Paul Watson Commerical Director

Chris Watson HR Director

Stuart Leslie Divisional Director Yorkshire

Regional Delivery Team

Anna Urbanowicz Internal Controls Director

Simon Phillips Regional Managing Director Scotland

Darren Warneford Customer Relations Director

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Esh Group Overview

At Esh Group we put local communities as the heart of our activity and support them by developing the built environment and adding social value for the economies local to them. We offer a diverse range of construction services to all types of clients, including the private and public sectors.

Our history began in 1971 with the creation of a partnership between Jack Lumsden and Tony Carroll resulting in Lumsden and Carroll being formed. During the mid 1990’s the business merged with Deerness Fencing and Dunelm Homes to create what has become the largest indigenous construction company operating across the North East, Yorkshire, North West and Scotland. Esh Construction was created in December 2010 following a name change by Lumsden and Carroll Construction Ltd and in 2014 Esh Group went on to acquire both Border Holdings and Border Construction Ltd. We are a commercially strong construction business with a turnover in excess of £235m and have the knowledge and skills which have been accumulated and enhanced by our varied project experience. We are very proud of our strong regional presence and reputation, which we have worked hard to earn and is refelcted by the number of clients with whom we work. We remain a financially stable, privately owned company with cash in the bank in excess of £20m.

Early consultation and strong communication throughout project delivery are values central to our methods of operating and are key to stakeholder satisfaction. We believe that mutual respect and trust are fundamental to the development of relationships where clients are embraced as valued partners. To adapt to our ever changing industry, we work with our clients to achieve successful outcomes. Our strong regional presence allows us to foster trusting and beneficial working partnerships with our customers, consultants, supply chain and local communities.

Our local delivery teams bring a safety first culture driven by our Everyone Safely Home culture. The delivery teams are motivated, highly efficient, extremely capable and customer focused. As a group we are committed to sustainability across our operational areas where we offer regional delivery, underpinned by our best value approach.

Our construction activities are complemented by operational depots enabling vehicle, plant and materials storage to service our clients. All of our office locations support service excellence for clients throughout all of our operational regions.

Group Chief Operating Officer

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Yorkshire Team Structure

Stuart Leslie Divisional Director Chris Hale Commercial Director

Brian Jones Design Planning Manager

Alistair Gill Regional Bid Manager

Richard Stowell Contracts Manager Build

Steve Conn Construction Director (Civils)

Jonathan Haran

Martin Hughes

Head of Business Development

Technical Manager

John Doherty Contracts Manager Build

Dave Harrod

Nathan Preston

Managing Estimator

HSEQ Advisor

Peter Dawson Contracts Manager Civils

Central Support Services

Rebecca Shaw Added Value Coordinator

Simon Park Environmental & Energy Advisor

Tricia Mullen Group Training Manager

Paul Errington BIM Specialist

Dominic David Remediation Specialist

Laura Devaney Head of Aftercare and Maintenance

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Yorkshire Region Overview Our Yorkshire operations are based in Swillington, Leeds and has the support of our wider Esh Construction businesses. We have over 40 years construction experience and there are over 100 staff based within the Yorkshire area, providing Esh Construction with a strong regional presence.

We provide our clients with a regional approach whilst offering a proactive, open and collaborative work ethic which has enabled us to establish close working partnerships with our customers, consultants and supply chain. Esh are proud of the reputation we have, which we have worked hard to earn and are aware that project success is reliant upon clear and concise coordination of services, effective and efficient service delivered by a competent and passionate delivery team. Turnover within the Yorkshire region is £40m and having an operational office and depot in Yorkshire enables us to reduce our delivery times and offer our client a comprehensive, competitive and consistent approach.

We are fully resourced to deliver effective and efficient building and civil engineering service on projects ranging from £150k to in excess of £20m. Our delivery team can demonstrate extensive experience of successfully delivering both new build and refurbishment projects across a broad spectrum of sectors including industrial, education including student accommodation, retail, commercial, leisure, public, healthcare, housing and historic building.

We believe in adding value within the communities in which we work and have a dedicated Added Value Coordinator based within the Yorkshire region who supports the provision of community and added value requirements across the region.

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ESH ADDED VALUE

Esh Added Value We believe there is considerable value in supporting and engaging with communities, clients and our workforce that go far beyond contractual requirements.

We’ve developed our approach to corporate social responsibility through ‘Added Value’ - a model that delivers positive economic, environmental and social impacts in all the places where we operate.

Community Community is central to our strategy to support the economic, environmental and social wellbeing of the local communities where we works, and we have developed a number of award winning community engagement programmes that help is achieve this.

Workplace Our people are our strength, our culture which empowers our staff, encourages personal and professional development, training and up skilling our people and others in the local communities where we work.

As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds including the Armed Forces and offer apprentice and graduate vacancies.

Environment Construction shapes the built environment for the benefit of every local community. At Esh Group we are committed to making the link between the built environment and the natural environment a sustainable one and we devote all of our expertise and energies into achieving this goal in the local communities where we work.

Marketplace Esh Group has developed a marketplace approach which includes regular Meet the Buyer events, adherence to the Prompt Payment Code and a commitment to Local Procurement, supporting our Supply Chain partners through mutually beneficial, long-term relationships.

As a socially responsible organisation that engages with the local communities where we work – we always take positive steps to support and add value to the economies where our sites are located.

ESH ADDED VALUE

Added Value 78

153,000

BUILDING MY SKILLS SCHOOLS WITH

10,600

TONNES OF WASTE MATERIAL RECYCLED AND SOLD BY ESH CONSTRUCTION SINCE 2015

STUDENTS

3851

PRIMARY CHILDREN ENGAGED WITH OUR ‘STAY SAFE CAMPAIGN’

91

COMMUNITY PROJECTS SUPPORTED VIA ESH COMMUNITIES

1032 PEOPLE ON SITE VISITS

COMMUNITY

43.2

DAYS AVERAGE TIME TO

PAY A SUPPLIER. 27 DAYS QUICKER THAN RECOMMENDED

730

WORK EXPERIENCE DAYS DELIVERED

TO DEVELOP OUR FUTURE WORKFORCE

PROGRAMME DELIVERING BEST PRACTIVE IN ENERGY MANAGEMENT

WORKPLACE

37

1,300 STUDENTS PROVIDED INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE

£680,000 52,422

INVESTED IN ESH ACADEMY

ESH CARBON COACH

BMS BUSINESS PARTNER HOURS DELIVERING 470

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS TALKS

T: 0191 377 4570 E: enquiries@eshgroup.co.uk www.eshgroup.co.uk All figures within the last 12 months

STAFF STUDYING FURTHER EDUCATION COURSES

108

APPRENTICES EMPLOYED

108 PRIMARY SCHOOLS

3942

STUDENTS VIA GET INTO STEM

OUR EXPERIENCE

West End Improvements, Bradford Client: Bradford City Council

Wharton Park, Durham Client: Durham County Council

The scheme was completed within Bradford City Centre outside of the Alhmabra Theatre, adjacent to Bradford City Park. The existing pavement was lifted and removed and replaced with a mixture of granite sets, Yorkshire sets and Porphyry stone blocks. The existing steel street furniture was removed and replaced with all new bespoke stone and steel trim seating. Further works comprised of the installation of a small number of new 2ft high precious stone tree planters.

The park occupies 4.3 hectares and involved the creation of a new heritage centre and two new play areas. Restoration works were completed to the Grade II listed battery, battlement walls, turret and site wide retaining walls. Works involved stabilisation works, rebuilding and re-pointing. Improvements were completed to the existing amphitheatre and included new seating, railings, steps and electricity supply. The entrance ways and footpaths were subject to improvements. This included new kerbs, edgings and tarmac finished.

Value: £5.3M Duration: 45 Weeks

Value: £3.3M Duration: 42 weeks

Investment Corridor, Sunderland Client: Sunderland City Council

Vanbrugh Piazza, York Client: University of York

This is first of two phases of public realm works focused on delivering improvements to the street scene in two adjacent city centre streets. Works involved the removal of existing bollards and the lifting of existing footpaths. These footpaths were replaced with granite paving slabs and York Stone paving to parking bays. Further works included the installation of new kerb lines, road markings and signage. New steel framed tree pits were created, new steel framed benches and granite boulders installed that double up as street furniture.

The scheme creates a modern aesthetical space. To achieve this the site was stripped and resurfacing with new Tobermore Setts and pre cast concrete flags. The original concrete flags that were present were subsequently lifted out and re-used wherever possible within the new design. The creation of a 70m specially designed retaining wall that doubles up as a seating feature segregates the soft landscaped planting and grass areas from the central walkways.

The main feature is a cantilever jetty which protrudes 2m over the lake and holds a 3.8 tonne seating area.

Value: £5.5M Duration: 52 Weeks

Value: £4.1M Duration: 42 weeks

PUBLIC REALM

Claremont Gateway, Newcastle Client: Newcastle University

Redcar Central Station Business Centre

The Claremont Gateway project covered the space at the east end of Kings Road. This entrance had traditionally been the main vehicle entrance but the emphasis of works were to change the area to pedestrian priority and create a more pedestrian friendly environment. Major reconstruction and re leveling of the road was required together with revised channel drainage. Large areas of associated landscaping were constructed to maximise the impact of the existing blossom trees. Due to the extensive network of old and new buried services, any further tree planting was above ground in bespoke tree planter boxes.

Works generally involved £255k worth of improvements to the existing car park of Redcar Station Business Centre and footpath links to Kirkleatham Street and West Dyke Road. The overall scope of works included amendments to the general arrangement by excavation and reconstruction of the existing pedestrian and trafficked paved areas with block paving totaling an amount of 1500m2. New street furniture and lightingwere installed along with the completion of drainage improvements and the provision of access ramps for disabled users. Additional works were required to improve approach roads and walkways including kerbing, flags and paving.

Value: £700K Duration: 26 Weeks

Value: £255K Duration: 12 weeks

Public Realm, Leeds Client: University of Leeds

Sunniside Public Realm, Sunderland

The University planned to enhance the key public realm spaces within the main campus. The works were undertaken in two distinct phases. Phase 1a comprised high quality hard landscaping works, with street furniture and installation of bespoke feature seating wall. Remedial repairs were made to the Grade II Listed iron gates, external lighting mounted onto existing buildings using a modern efficient lighting system. Phase 1b (University Road and Great Hall Square) comprised hard landscaping with high quality granite paving including a new car park, external lighting mounted.

This high profile public realm project includes £1.25m worth of works to some of the main routes through the city. The works comprised road and pavement renewal; taking up and relaying of existing kerbing, setts and flagging; provision and lay of new granite and Yorkstone kerbing, setts and flagging; resurfacing of tarmac roads; installation of new street lighting, signage and street furniture; associated drainage works. This strategy required the works to be divided into 26 sections with some sections running concurrently with another. A full street lighting scheme upgrade took place alongside the installation of bespoke feature street lighting.

Value: £1.8M Duration: 48 Weeks

Value: £1.3M Duration: 40 Weeks

OUR EXPERIENCE

Downing Plaza Phase 2, Newcastle Client: George Downing Construction A new accommodation block has been created for Newcastle University on the site of the former Scottish and Newcastle Brewery.

This £380k project comprised a mix of block paving and paving slabs throughout the site. Stairs, access ramps and main walk ways were constructed using paving slabs with feature block paving interspersed

between the raised beds and soft landscaping. Retaining walls were constructed using reinforced concrete and to ensure they were in keeping with the surroundings, we clad them with paving slabs. The mixed block paving, soft landscaping and raised beds were created to compliment the modern architecture of the building.

Value: £380K Duration: 16 Weeks

Civic Heart, Chester le Street Client: Chester le Street District Council The existing culvert which ran underneath the towns market place required replacement. The council then took the opportunity to revamp the market place by demolishing the existing market office and boundary features, The existing market stall were relocated to a temporary location whilst the works were completed. We installed

Value: £1.8M Duration: 32 Weeks

computer controlled floorscape lighting works in public event area and new high quality pavement and drainage construction. A feature arch was erected along with permanent market stalls, market office and toilets.

PUBLIC REALM

Kings Road Landscaping, Newcastle Client: Newcastle University The first phase of the works comprised of landscaping the western section of King’s Road. King’s Road was formerly an internal road running through Newcastle University effectively dissecting the campus. The original tarmac was removed and replaced with bespoke chinese granite and sandstone. The project also included

the installation of bespoke granite features consisting of raised planters, the formation rain gardens and tree pits. The scheme was completed in phases in order to maintain pedestrian and vehicle access and egress throughout the duration of the project.

Value: £695K Duration: 17 Weeks

Exhibition Park, Newcastle Client: Newcastle City Council The works comprised an extensive range of public realm activities within a fully operational park. We restored the Grade II listed bandstand within the park and improved access for park users through the creation of new walkways and ramps. These improvements to footpaths were made throughout the park

Value: £1.9M Duration: 37 Weeks

including the access underpass. Interpretation panels were also added to the front of the band stand as well as the museum, lake and historic entrance. The parks historic entrance was further enhanced and modernised as we removed the archway, carried out stone repairs and installed new railings.

Vanburgh Piazza, York

ÂŁ500,000 Client: University of York

The project comprised of the design and build of all new hard landscaping features which included the construction of a new cantilever boardwalk and the associated lighting.

The original space was created in the 1960’s with similar values, although over time the concrete structures have become weathered and run down. The scheme aimed to breathe a new lease of life into the existing space by creating a modern aesthetical space but keeping it true to its rich heritage.

To create the modern look the scheme required the undertaking of necessary hard landscaping accompanied by the construction of bespoke features. This required the stripping and subsequent resurfacing of a surface area of 1500m2 with new tobermore setts and pre cast concrete flags.

The original concrete flags that were present were subsequently lifted out and re-used wherever possible within the new design, however the ones which could not be reintegrated were stored for use on other identified regeneration areas of the campus by the University themselves.

As a result of the existing base material being over 50 years old and having suffered from weathering throughout its lifetime we undertook the excavation and subsequent recycling of approximately 990t of excavated material with the introduction of new sub-base to achieve an appropriate foundation for the longevity of the scheme.

The creation and installation of a 70m specially subcontracted designed retaining wall that doubles up to create a seating feature that segregates the soft landscaped planting and grass areas from the central walkways.

However the main feature of the scheme is the cantilever jetty which protrudes out by 2m over the adjacent lake.

The newly constructed jetty holds a 3.8 tonne bespoke seating area. The supporting foundation of the cantilever is made up of a 6m x 10m x .2m concrete foundation accompanied by a further six 6 metre thick supporting ground beams.

Health and Safety and Risk Mitigation We planned, managed and coordinated all of our works during the construction phase in order to ensure that risks were properly controlled. We worked closely with all of our subcontractors to identify hazards and assessed the risks, including risks created for others.

Site inductions were completed by every staff member including visitors and regular safety meetings were held to discuss health and safety performance and potential risks associated with upcoming activities. Risk assessments and method statements were updated as and when required as conditions and works changed.

Formal internal site safety inspections were carried out and inspections conducted on an unannounced basis by our in house safety advisors. They are used to verify compliance with legislation and our own management procedures.

Vanburgh Piazza, York

Contract Duration: 15 weeks Form of Contract: JCT 2011 D&B

Due to the location of the site, deliveries were made on a “just in time� basis due to the site possessing minimal space to provide material lay down areas. As a result of the constrained nature of the site and the existence of overhead structures and access footpaths which had to remain open to the public, the transportation and movement of materials was conducted by small plant machinery.

the 6th November to ensure we stay within the originally agreed 15 week timescale. As a cost saving exercise the client spent 6 weeks looking into any value engineering measures that could be implemented on the scheme, which put tension on achieving the originally agreed partial completion date, which was an important date for the client as they had a special event planned for the day.

Sustainability

The site is surrounded by either water of campus buildings, by working with the University we managed to re-route emergency routes and close off various access points to site using a combination of heras fencing and solid hoarding. Therefore throughout the project we constantly interacted with the student body to safeguard their health and wellbeing.

Performance tracking needs to be objective, measureable and accountable, and we recognise that the key to successful KPIs is that they drive continual improvement in the direction of the strategic business objectives. Our works are scored both internally by our Health, Safety, Quality and Environment Department and externally by our clients. For this project we scored an average of 4.00 from an internal report achieving the rating of good. This is above our Health and Safety benchmark score of 3.85 showing we have exceeded expectations on this job.

Performance to Programme We were able to achieve the partial completion of the scheme within the originally set timescale of 26th October and are aiming to provide a finished project by

Tree protection orders were put in place on selected trees which were subsequently identified and replanted at different locations campus. Once this was completed and all hard landscaping was complete, new fledgling trees were planted on site along with various types foliage and shrubs. The sustainability and reuse of materials where possible at other areas of the campus was a key feature of the project and this was demonstrated through the storing of the removed concrete flagstones to a university specified storage point for use on future campus regeneration projects.

Our utilisation of local suppliers on the scheme meant that we were able to minimise the carbon footprint of the site by ensuring that as much of the materials used within the construction phase was acquired from around the area reducing the supplier miles being generated by delivery vehicles. One of the main positives of this approach to using local suppliers wherever possible is that we can in turn support local businesses and economies.

Vanburgh Piazza, York Value Engineering Upon conducting their value engineering research the client undertook a number of options to ensure the scheme remained in budget from inception through to completion and these comprised of carrying out the reduction of the Cantilever structure by 3m, changing the product that would be utilised to supply to the new seating areas. However a major value engineering aspect of this scheme was our ability through close coordination with our specialist subcontractors we were able to cast the retaining wall on site.

its progress. This close and effective liaison meant that we were able to build and maintain successful longterm relationships. Further to this compulsory routine Health and Safety meetings and Toolbox Talks were held onsite to identify the surrounding dangers and our responsibility to carry out the scheme to the best of our ability in the safest manner possible. York University undertook internal actions to ensure that all of their students were informed of works and their progress as well as highlighting all of the necessary pedestrian diversions on our behalf.

Challenges Overcome

Although the budget was tight throughout the project, through close coordination and liaison with the client and the provision of various options we were able to ensure that the scheme stayed within budget.

Added Value We believe in ‘Adding Value’ to our commercial operations above and beyond contract requirements, we do that through having the ability to provide a series of structured and transferable engagement programmes.

Our motto is ‘leading the way in constructing communities’ and focus our efforts on supporting the people who live in and around the communities where we work. This was demonstrated through us providing a school leaver with the opportunity to shadow the contract manager of the scheme for the duration of the works allowing for the gaining of valuable working experience.

Public and Stakeholder Liaison Fortnightly meetings were held with the client and various other stakeholders to discuss the works and

At various periods of the scheme it was deemed our works were too loud, for events that they had up and coming therefore to overcome this we planned quiet activities at the request of the university, to allow for the university to undertake these special events.

Sustainability Tree protection orders were put in place on selected trees which were subsequently identified and replanted at different locations campus. Once this was completed and all hard landscaping was complete, new fledgling trees were planted on site along with various types foliage and shrubs. The sustainability and reuse of materials where possible at other areas of the campus was a key feature of the project and this was demonstrated through the storing of the removed concrete flagstones to a university specified storage point for use on future campus regeneration projects.

Our utilisation of local suppliers on the scheme meant that we were able to minimise the carbon footprint of the site by ensuring that as much of the materials used within the construction phase was acquired from around

Vanburgh Piazza, York the area reducing the supplier miles being generated by delivery vehicles. One of the main positives of this approach to using local suppliers wherever possible is that we can in turn support local businesses and economies.

Value Engineering Upon conducting their value engineering research the client undertook a number of options to ensure the scheme remained in budget from inception through to completion and these comprised of carrying out the reduction of the Cantilever structure by 3m, changing the product that would be utilised to supply to the new seating areas. However a major value engineering aspect of this scheme was our ability through close coordination with our specialist subcontractors we were able to cast the retaining wall on site.

Although the budget was tight throughout the project, through close coordination and liaison with the client and the provision of various options we were able to ensure that the scheme stayed within budget.

Added Value We believe in ‘Adding Value’ to our commercial operations above and beyond contract requirements, we do that through having the ability to provide a series of structured and transferable engagement programmes.

Our motto is ‘leading the way in constructing communities’ and focus our efforts on supporting the people who live in and around the communities where we work. This was demonstrated through us providing a school leaver with the opportunity to shadow the contract manager of the scheme for the duration of the works allowing for the gaining of valuable working experience.

Public and Stakeholder Liaison Fortnightly meetings were held with the client and various other stakeholders to discuss the works and its progress. This close and effective liaison meant that we were able to build and maintain successful longterm relationships. Further to this compulsory routine Health and Safety meetings and Toolbox Talks were held onsite to identify the surrounding dangers and our responsibility to carry out the scheme to the best of our ability in the safest manner possible. York University undertook internal actions to ensure that all of their students were informed of works and their progress as well as highlighting all of the necessary pedestrian diversions on our behalf.

Challenges Overcome At various periods of the scheme it was deemed our works were too loud, for events that they had up and coming therefore to overcome this we planned quiet

activities at the request of the university, to allow for the university to undertake these special events.

Claremont Gateway, Newcastle

ÂŁ700,000 Client: Newcastle University

Newcastle University commissioned this scheme to enhance one of the main entrances to the campus and introduce a consistency within the university grounds through signage, paving and landscaping. As well as access, the scheme wrapped around the VC building and areas of Newcastle Playhouse Theatre. Works were phased to maintain both vehicle and pedestrian access at all times.

The Claremont Gateway project covered the space at the east end of Kings Road which passes through the heart of the University by the new Vice Chancellor building. This entrance had traditionally been the main vehicle entrance to the main campus off Claremont road and was to remain open for service vehicles but the emphasis of works were to change the area to pedestrian priority and create a more welcoming, pedestrian friendly environment in the campus.

Major reconstruction and re leveling of the road was required together with revised channel drainage. Car parking incorporated for short stay and disabled provision. The access off Claremont Road was re modelled following consulatations with Newcastle City Council to discuss footpath closures and narrow lanes in order to construct this with the least impact on local city centre traffic, whilst maintaining safe pedestrian routes.

Large areas of associated landscaping were constructed to maximise the impact of existing mature blossom trees. Because of an extensive network of old and new buried services, any further tree planting was above ground in bespoke tree planter boxes. This made sure disruption to the below ground services was avoided. To ensure the area was welcoming and usable, complementary seating and external lighting was installed. The focal point of the scheme was a feature art work curved ashlar sandstone wall encompassing the University name and logo.

All of this was contractor design to the client’s specification.

Large areas of associated landscaping were constructed to maximise the impact of existing mature blossom trees. Because of an extensive network of old and new buried services, any further tree planting was above ground in bespoke tree planter boxes. This made sure disruption to the below services was avoided. To ensure the area was welcoming and usable, street furniture such as benches, plant boxes and external lighting were installed. To emphasize that the area is devoted to student life, the focal point of the scheme was a feature art work sandstone wall encompassing the University name and logo. All of this was contractor design to the client’s specification.

Claremont Gateway, Newcastle

Contract Duration: 26 weeks Form of Contract: JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2005 with Contractors Design Revision 2

Health and Safety and Risk Mitigation Keeping the site open for vehicle and pedestrian access was a challenge but this was overcome by careful planning of the phases, 8 in total together with the ability to vary resource levels and work flexible hours. Our proposals were discussed and agreed with Newcastle University Estates department and a system where only half of the road was closed at a time was introduced with a one-way traffic management scheme enforced.

Workers were required to undergo road and street works training as well as being briefed daily on expected traffic movements discussed in advance with the university Performance to programme The programme finished on time and within budget. With student accommodation blocks and University Education buildings surrounding the scheme, planning phases with consideration to the health and safety of users and the workforce was vital to the smooth operation and maintaining progress throughout works.

Public and Stakeholder Liaison Regular meetings were held with the client’s Estate department and their consulting engineers. During these meetings we discussed project progress and

upcoming phases. This close coordination between all parties resulted in a project which was handed over on programme and within budget.

A group of representatives from local businesses including the Theatre and residents attended fortnightly meetings to discuss progress, upcoming phases and consider and plan to address any issues which they had.

Design was carried out to install bespoke 8 metre high stainless steel street lighting around areas of highly concentrated services. The lighting formed part of the University’s vision of the scheme so revised locations could not be considered so bespoke solutions were discussed and constructed for this.

Challenges Overcome and Successful Outcomes Pedestrian areas and roads were closed in phases to keep the area open at all times.

During works we uncovered underground services.

A huge amount of cables were found meaning we had to change design levels and overall design plan.

Public Realm, Leeds

ÂŁ1,750,000 Client: University of Leeds

The University of Leeds planned to enhance the key public realm spaces situated within the main campus. The University Square lies within the heart of the University of Leeds campus and connects a number of key routes and spaces which form the hub of the campus environment.

comprised hard landscaping with high quality granite paving including a new car park, external lighting mounted onto existing buildings using a modern efficient lighting system. Repairs and alteration works were carried out to a listed building.

The surrounding site is an active and fully functional University Campus. Adjacent buildings to the University Square had to remain occupied and fully operation throughout the duration of the works.

Soft landscaping works were completed including the construction of a new lawn area for summer functions.

The works were undertaken in two distinct phases: Phase 1a (University Square) was carried out during the spring semester and summer break and comprised high quality hard landscaping works, with street furniture and installation of a bespoke feature seating wall. Remedial repairs were made to the Grade II Listed iron gates, external lighting was mounted onto existing buildings using a modern efficient lighting system. We undertook re-modeling of the main entrance steps and doors to the Student Union building.

Soft landscaping works with mature trees planted in key areas to greatly enhance the appearance and make the area more inviting.

Remedial drainage repairs and re-alignment of the existing drainage system were also carried out Phase 1b (University Road and Great Hall Square) was carried out during the autumn semester and

We also carried out remedial drainage repairs and re-alignment of the existing drainage system and finally the demolition of a Portakabin.

Health and Safety and Risk Mitigation To construct the works, Lumsden and Carroll produced a traffic management plan which was successfully carried out by forming a one-way system with banksmen operating gates.

This was done at points where traffic needed to cross pedestrian areas to ensure that safe routes were established for pedestrians and vehicles around the campus. This allowed easy delivery of materials and plant to the site and disposal of excavated material.

Noise pollution was also considered and we tried wherever possible to carry out masonry cutting in a centralised area with noises screens. Any

Public Realm, Leeds

Contract Duration: 48 weeks Form of Contract: NEC Option A

particularly noisy operations such as the demolition of the Portakabin was carried out on a weekend and noise monitoring was carried out on a regular basis.

Performance to Programme The works were completed successfully and handed back to the client on time and within budget.

Public and Stakeholder Liaison Due to the presence of occupied buildings throughout the site, weekly co-ordination meetings were held with University to identify upcoming works activity. University events were acknowledged to minimise disruption and to assist the university, we regularly rearranged phasing works to suit.

Sustainability Recycled concrete aggregates were used alongside sand which was used in combination with cement for block and stone work and in repairs to the drainage systems.

Lumsden and Carroll were actively involved with design team in the design development to finalise the layouts and assisted with the final choice of materials to produce a project to the highest standards.

Innovation

Challenges Overcome

The client requested that a large water feature be installed above an underground plant room housing electrical machinery. This proved a difficult task as leakage was a definite risk however with careful planning and risk management we were able to fulfill the client’s needs and produce an impressive feature.

One of the main challenges as part of the design was to ensure student safety out-of-hours. The scheme was designed to promote fluid movement for both students and cyclists whilst complying with all DDA guidelines. Lighting was designed to ensure that all spaces were overlooked and any shadowed areas of the campus were eradicated. The coordination with the client and our supply chain was a key element to delivering the Universities requirements.

To keep the pedestrian/vehicle routes live during the works, regular co-ordination meetings were held with the University and various phasing requirements were put in place.

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